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The Digest:

Uganda’s head coach, Paul Put, believes the current Super Eagles squad possesses the quality, balance, and tactical organisation to reach the AFCON 2025 final, drawing a direct comparison to Nigeria’s 2013 title-winning team.

Key Points:
  • Put made the remarks after his side’s 3-1 defeat to Nigeria in the final group match.
  • He stated, “The way the team is playing in the system is comparable to 2013.”
  • The Belgian coach, who faced Nigeria in the 2013 final with Burkina Faso, said Nigeria has "a very good chance to be close to the final."
  • Nigeria finished the group stage as the only team with a perfect record (three wins).
  • The Super Eagles have scored eight goals, the highest in the tournament, from six different players.
  • Put admitted Uganda lost their qualification chance in a previous match against Tanzania, not against Nigeria.
  • Nigeria now advances to the Round of 16 as Group C winners, awaiting an opponent from Group F.
This endorsement from an opposing coach adds to the growing belief that Eric Chelle’s side has the depth and structure to mount a serious challenge for a fourth continental crown.


Sources: Soccernet , ScoreNigeria